Expeditions and Trips

Fastnet Race photography at the Fastnet Rock July 23-27 (Fastnet Race start is July 22 in Cowes)

On July 23 we will join a 50 foot sailing boat in Baltimore Ireland and station ourselves by the Fastnet Rock to photograph the boats rounding. Limited to just 4 places the boat will be our home and shooting platform for the duration. Depending on weather we will go to an anchorage or small harbour in the hours of darkness, but the idea is to spend as much time at the Rock as possible. The boat will have a professional skipper in charge.

Price £1,800 per person which includes the accommodation onboard in a shared cabin. Not included is flight to Cork

Alaska Wildlife photography onboard a sailing vessel from Sitka to Petersburg - August 21 - 28 2023

Bears, whales, orca, eagles, dramatic mountains and glaciers, Alaska is one of my favorite places photograph. We will be onboard S/V Arcturus a 60' steel expedition yacht with a professional skipper who loves to cook, and myself as the photography guide. Limited to just 6 people

Price from US$3500 (US Dollars) per person plus flights.

Falkland Islands photography adventure November 4 - 18 2023

In November I will lead a trip in the Falkland Islands. We will join Skip Novak's latest expedition vessel Vinson of Antarctica for 2 weeks exploring the amazing and varied wildlife sites around this sub Antarctic archipelago. Penguins, seals, albatross, dolphins and hopefully whales and orcas, plus amazing landscapes and seascapes make this a very special place to visit.

You don't have to be a photographer to enjoy this cruise, it is open to everyone and is a great opportunity to see a remote part of the world. Onboard are the 3 professional sailing crew and a very experienced local Falklands guide that knows the best wildlife sites around the coast. Limited to just 6 people.

For more information click here to go to Skip's web site or contact Rick or Skip by email.

Price: £9,000 - 14 nights onboard all-inclusive from the Falklands, just 6 places available.

Travel to Falkland Islands via Santiago not included.

All prices are plus flights. Let me know if you are interested rick@rick-tomlinson.com

Orcas & Humpbacks from Tromso, Norway. October 21-28

On this trip we explore the fjords close to Tromso photographing the whales each day and anchor in evening in remote coves away from all light pollution and hopefully see the northern lights. Last year at times we had more than 20 whales around us, both Orcas and Humpbacks as they follow the herring into the fjords. This is an incredible experience. Limited to just 6 guests, this trip is sold out, inquire for 2024. Previous trip gallery here

Svalbard/Spitsbergen - 2024 more details to follow, let me know if you would like to register your interest

View a selection of pictures from our trip to Svalbard on Qilak in 2022 here

Last updated 14:04 on 23 May 2023